"We use the extra money for those kids that need help with backpacks, school supplies and for recreational activities that we do with them," said co-organizer and training specialist and caseworker for La Frontera, Victor Montes.

There will me live music and music by DJ Frizzo throughout the afternoon event. (File photo)

The club contacted Montes when he was the director for the Community Youth Center Warehouse in Ruidoso.

"They contacted me and explained how they do things like that at different places. We got together to make it happen and it's become an annual event for them here."

Montes and club President "Cheech," out of El Paso, together with staff from La Frontera organize the event and help solicit donations for a silent and live auction held during the event.

The local chapter, Mountain of Brothers, along with members mostly from El Paso, will assemble more than 150 strong at the All American Park in Ruidoso Downs on Saturday.

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Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., and the fully escorted run through Mescalero and Midtown by Bureau of Indian Affairs police, Ruidoso Downs Police Department and the Ruidoso Police Department begins at 11 a.m. The event is open to all riders and the bike entry fee is $15 drag or stag.

The event also will feature other interesting events throughout the afternoon.

Autumn Treen and Leanna Treen had different ideas about how exciting the event was from their perch on a picnic table in the park at a previous run. (File photo)

Live music and DJ Frizzo will be playing throughout the day. A motorcycle and car show, Fan Favorite, voted upon by visitors, also will take place. Montes said that all car and motorcycle enthusiasts are invited to participate, but must have their vehicle on location by 10 a.m. for staging.

A silent and live auction will be held throughout the day, and the Blue Knights New Mexico Chapter IX — the Lincoln County chapter — will sponsor a dunk booth to raise money for a fallen law enforcement memorial. They are inviting all off duty law enforcement officers, Department of Public Safety workers and New Mexico State Policemen to volunteer to be dunked.

"Thumper" was the high bidder of a pink and white purse he bid on during the auction at a previous rally. The purse was for his wife. (File photo)

In addition, bed races, where teams of five compete on gurneys, will help raise funds for the Ruidoso Downs River Walk project. Anyone can enter the bed races. Entry fee is $25 per team. Can't Stop Smokin' will be on site with their mobile food concession.

"I just really want to thank the community for their support, especially the mayor and council from the Downs for embracing and making it part of their annual events down there," Montes said. "That and our many generous sponsors who help make this event a success. My thing is youth. I work for youth every day. I just want everybody to positively influence youth outside their home everyday. We could make a better world."

To date the club has raised more than $12,000 for area youth.

Food will be plentiful at Saturday's Survivors Clean and Sober Bike Run at All American Park in Ruidoso Downs. (File photo)

For more information on La Frontera call 575-630-0571.

The rally begins at 8:30 a.m. and activities run through 5 p.m. All American Park is located on Highway 70 West across from Ruidoso Downs City Hall.

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